![]() One of the main questions is the amount of „exclusivism“ of „inclusivism“ in the traditions of the Pentateuch and the correlation between priestly, deuteronomistic and non-priestly/non-dtr layers. The legal status of gerîm and of nåkhrîm and of the related peoples in Israel’s neighborhood (Edom, Ammon, Moab etc.) has been an issue of permanent discussion among scholars. Reinhard Achenbach, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Zippora and Kosbi: Two Cases of Exogamy in the Pentateuch In the paper, I shall particularly focus on the interplay between these factors, and how this serves to shape and alter Joseph’s relationship to the other members of the holy family. Some central factors are likely to have been the narrative dynamics within the Joseph tradition, contemporary views on gender and family, and the specific theological concerns of each of these writings. In the paper, I shall also discuss what are the factors reflected in and contributing to these changes. The paper will trace the trajectory of the Joseph figure through this material and analyze the changes taking place in his role. Finally, in the 4-5th century History of Joseph the Carpenter we come upon Joseph on his deathbed, now as a patriarch and saintly figure, with Jesus sitting by his side. In the mid-2nd century Protevangelium of James and Infancy Gospel of Thomas, Joseph powerfully re-enters the stage: in the former as the mature husband of Mary, in the latter as paterfamilias in charge of his son’s upbringing, and with Mary being relegated to the periphery. In the New Testament, Matthew is the one to give Joseph the most prominent place (1-2 13:55), whereas Luke assigns to him a place in the shadow of Mary (1-2 3:23), and John gives him only a very subordinate role (1:45 6:42). Whereas Jesus’ father in the canonical gospels primarily has a place in connection with Jesus’ birth, his role is in the apocryphal sources also developed on in other respects, both in relation to Jesus as a child and as an adult. Joseph is a central figure in the New Testament infancy narratives, but also in several later apocryphal writings. Reidar Aasgaard, Faculty of Humanities, University of Oslo I hope to examine how the book of Exodus enables us to flesh out these theological understandings of preaching.įather and Child Reunion: The Story of Joseph Freedom from these powers is part of the "transition" movement. Understanding these powers of chaos is part of the "analysis" movement in Lischer's interpretation of the theological movements in preaching. I will explore how the book of Exodus portrays the "plagues" as God's assault on Pharaoh, understood as the embodiment of the forces of chaos. Campbell argues for preaching that creates a community of resistance to the chaotic powers of creation. The book of Exodus begins with the enslavement of the Hebrew people, records their liberation in the exodus event, and concludes with a time in the wilderness that becomes God's opportunity to mold them into the people God intends them to be. I will explore how the book of Exodus informs the theology of preaching with a basic structure that mirrors these three movements. Lischer's book outlines three theological movements in each sermon: analysis, transition, integration. Campbell, especially his book The Word Before the Powers: An Ethic of Preaching. In this paper the book of Exodus would be in dialogue with the work of Richard Lischer, especially his book A Theology of Preaching: The Dynamics of the Gospel, and with Charles L. ![]() Program Unit: Homiletics and Biblical StudiesĬharles Lynn Aaron, First United Methodist Church, Farmersville, TX The Contribution of the Book of Exodus to a Theology of Preaching ![]()
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